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8 ensuite cabins across the boat.
Master Suite — Upper deck, private balcony, private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 6.400.000
Panoramic Suite — Upper deck, private balcony, private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 6.100.000
Panoramic Suite — Upper deck, private balcony, private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 6.100.000
Deluxe Cabin — Middle deck, ocean view, private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 4.600.000
Deluxe Cabin — Middle deck, ocean view, private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 4.600.000
Deluxe Cabin — Middle deck, ocean view, private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 4.600.000
Sharing Cabin — Double bed, per-bed booking, private bathroom, air-conditioning. Extra bed available.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 3.900.000
Sharing Cabin — Single beds, per-bed booking, private bathroom, air-conditioning. Extra bed available.
Capacity
4 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 3.900.000
Komodo National Park UNESCO World Heritage site.
KELOR ISLAND
Ancient sailors called it "The Guardian." Dutch colonials built watchtowers on its crown. Local legend says it's a giant sea turtle turned to stone. A 20-minute climb rewards you with 360° views of dragon territories. The coral gardens below hide patrolling sea turtles in crystal shallows.
MANJERITE
Every sunset, tens of thousands of flying foxes launch from mangroves, creating a black river across orange skies. Ancient sea nomads believed these bats carried souls to the afterlife. Watch from your deck at 17:30. The sky will erupt. You'll forget to breathe.
PADAR ISLAND
Three crescent bays—turquoise, cobalt, jade—curve around dragon-spine ridges. Legend says a dragon princess died here protecting her brothers. Her body became the ridgeline. Her tears became three seas. The 30-minute climb is ruthless, but every explorer says: "I can die now."
PINK BEACH
One of only seven pink beaches on Earth. Microscopic red coral creates a rose-gold blush. Sailors once feared it was cursed by dragon blood. The reef drops from knee-deep to 50 meters—turtles, reef sharks, and octopi patrol waters so clear you'll think you're dreaming.
KOMODO ISLAND
Ground zero. The throne. Komodo dragons—largest lizards on Earth, unchanged for 4 million years. They sprint 20 km/h, kill with venom-laced bites. Trek with armed rangers. Watch them sun like kings. Feel evolution stare back. This isn't a zoo. It's their Kingdom
TAKA MAKASSAR
A sandbar that emerges at low tide, then disappears beneath waves. Sea nomads called it "Ghost Island"—a resting place for ocean spirits. Stand in the middle of the ocean with ankle-deep water. Snorkel where the island vanishes. Your private Maldives, but only for 2 hours.
MANTA POINT
A submerged pinnacle where currents collide, creating a cleaning station for manta rays with 7-meter wingspans. Divers call them "Royal Stingrays"—reincarnated ocean kings. The taboo: look, never touch. Watch them barrel-roll beneath you. Swimming with mantas IS your bucket list.
GILI LAWA
Twin islands—Lawa Darat and Lawa Laut—frame the golden highway between sky and sea. Ancient traders navigated by these peaks. At sunrise, watch the world ignite from savannah ridges. At sunset, the sky bleeds into three shades of fire. The 30-minute trek is steep, but the 360° view makes kings jealous.
SLABA ISLAND
Slaba rises like a fortress from deep blue—a volcanic dome crowned with savannah where white-bellied sea eagles hunt. Bajo fishermen call it "Pulau Rajawali" (Eagle Island), believing the birds are guardians of hidden treasures below. Dive the walls where currents deliver big fish, sharks, and swirling barracuda. Above: eagles. Below: an underwater avalanche of life.
SEBAYUR ISLAND
Sebayur guards one of Komodo's best-kept secrets: untouched coral gardens teeming with life. While others chase dragons, divers chase legends here—pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefishes, and macro critters hiding in soft coral forests. The bay is a natural aquarium. The hillside trek offers sunrise views without the Padar crowds.
KANAWA ISLAND
While crowds chase Pink Beach, explorers slip to Kanawa—pristine coral reefs, zero crowds. Fishermen once avoided it, believing the Sea Goddess protected these waters. The reef here is 80% live coral. Turtles nest on beaches. Blacktip sharks patrol shallows. This is the Komodo nobody talks about.
SABOLO ISLAND (RANGKO CAVE)
Hidden in Sabolo's limestone cliffs lies Rangko Cave—a saltwater cavern illuminated by a ceiling skylight. Sunbeams pierce the darkness, turning water neon blue. Local legend says bathing here grants courage to face dragons. Swim through the entrance tunnel. Surface inside the cathedral. Float in liquid sapphire while light dances on ancient rock.
BIDADARI ISLAND
Bidadari" means angel in Indonesian. One glance explains why. Powdery white sand. Turquoise shallows. Zero crowds. Fishermen say angels rest here between monsoons, leaving footprints in the sand that waves erase by dawn. Snorkel the fringing reef where baby blacktips patrol. This is your castaway fantasy—pristine, peaceful, perfect.
KELOR ISLAND
Ancient sailors called it "The Guardian." Dutch colonials built watchtowers on its crown. Local legend says it's a giant sea turtle turned to stone. A 20-minute climb rewards you with 360° views of dragon territories. The coral gardens below hide patrolling sea turtles in crystal shallows.
MANJERITE
Every sunset, tens of thousands of flying foxes launch from mangroves, creating a black river across orange skies. Ancient sea nomads believed these bats carried souls to the afterlife. Watch from your deck at 17:30. The sky will erupt. You'll forget to breathe.
PADAR ISLAND
Three crescent bays—turquoise, cobalt, jade—curve around dragon-spine ridges. Legend says a dragon princess died here protecting her brothers. Her body became the ridgeline. Her tears became three seas. The 30-minute climb is ruthless, but every explorer says: "I can die now."
PINK BEACH
One of only seven pink beaches on Earth. Microscopic red coral creates a rose-gold blush. Sailors once feared it was cursed by dragon blood. The reef drops from knee-deep to 50 meters—turtles, reef sharks, and octopi patrol waters so clear you'll think you're dreaming.
KOMODO ISLAND
Ground zero. The throne. Komodo dragons—largest lizards on Earth, unchanged for 4 million years. They sprint 20 km/h, kill with venom-laced bites. Trek with armed rangers. Watch them sun like kings. Feel evolution stare back. This isn't a zoo. It's their Kingdom
TAKA MAKASSAR
A sandbar that emerges at low tide, then disappears beneath waves. Sea nomads called it "Ghost Island"—a resting place for ocean spirits. Stand in the middle of the ocean with ankle-deep water. Snorkel where the island vanishes. Your private Maldives, but only for 2 hours.
MANTA POINT
A submerged pinnacle where currents collide, creating a cleaning station for manta rays with 7-meter wingspans. Divers call them "Royal Stingrays"—reincarnated ocean kings. The taboo: look, never touch. Watch them barrel-roll beneath you. Swimming with mantas IS your bucket list.
GILI LAWA
Twin islands—Lawa Darat and Lawa Laut—frame the golden highway between sky and sea. Ancient traders navigated by these peaks. At sunrise, watch the world ignite from savannah ridges. At sunset, the sky bleeds into three shades of fire. The 30-minute trek is steep, but the 360° view makes kings jealous.
SLABA ISLAND
Slaba rises like a fortress from deep blue—a volcanic dome crowned with savannah where white-bellied sea eagles hunt. Bajo fishermen call it "Pulau Rajawali" (Eagle Island), believing the birds are guardians of hidden treasures below. Dive the walls where currents deliver big fish, sharks, and swirling barracuda. Above: eagles. Below: an underwater avalanche of life.
SEBAYUR ISLAND
Sebayur guards one of Komodo's best-kept secrets: untouched coral gardens teeming with life. While others chase dragons, divers chase legends here—pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefishes, and macro critters hiding in soft coral forests. The bay is a natural aquarium. The hillside trek offers sunrise views without the Padar crowds.
KANAWA ISLAND
While crowds chase Pink Beach, explorers slip to Kanawa—pristine coral reefs, zero crowds. Fishermen once avoided it, believing the Sea Goddess protected these waters. The reef here is 80% live coral. Turtles nest on beaches. Blacktip sharks patrol shallows. This is the Komodo nobody talks about.
SABOLO ISLAND (RANGKO CAVE)
Hidden in Sabolo's limestone cliffs lies Rangko Cave—a saltwater cavern illuminated by a ceiling skylight. Sunbeams pierce the darkness, turning water neon blue. Local legend says bathing here grants courage to face dragons. Swim through the entrance tunnel. Surface inside the cathedral. Float in liquid sapphire while light dances on ancient rock.
BIDADARI ISLAND
Bidadari" means angel in Indonesian. One glance explains why. Powdery white sand. Turquoise shallows. Zero crowds. Fishermen say angels rest here between monsoons, leaving footprints in the sand that waves erase by dawn. Snorkel the fringing reef where baby blacktips patrol. This is your castaway fantasy—pristine, peaceful, perfect.
Blackbeard Phinisi sails the Komodo archipelago — from Padar volcanic ridges to Pink Beach and manta-ray Manta Point. Premium phinisi liveaboard experience departing Labuan Bajo.
A journey designed for those who seek discovery, serenity, and pure wonder.
Blackbeard Phinisi is a 30-meter VIP-class phinisi yacht for luxury travelers exploring Komodo National Park. Featuring 7 spacious cabins for up to 16 guests, it offers premium comfort, modern amenities, and expert crew service. Its 2024 build ensures top-tier design and performance for an exclusive island adventure.
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Blackbeard Phinisi
Based on 112 reviews
Raka P. Zebua
Berlin, DE
Sebagai arsitek yang kerja 12 jam sehari, saya butuh escape yang beneran off-grid. Blackbeard Phinisi memberi exactly that. Saya sendiri di trip ini, dan crew tetap welcoming tanpa intrusive. Waktu di Sebayur Island, saya bawa sketchbook, duduk seharian di pantai—tidak ada yang ganggu. Di Batu Bolong, sunrise-nya spiritual. Kapal ini newly built, jadi semua fasilitas masih crisp: shower pressure bagus, linen wangi, dan layout deck sangat conducive untuk solitude. Makanan bisa request—saya banyak makan grilled tuna dengan quinoa. Wifi hampir tidak ada, which was the point. Satu hal: lebih baik kalau ada yoga mat di cabin, bukan cuma di lounge. Tapi overall, this is the kind of quiet luxury yang sekarang langka. Saya tidur lebih nyenyak di sini daripada di rumah.
Briallen Ivybridge
Sydney, AU
The Blackbeard Phinisi offered a rhythm that matched the tides—calm, deliberate, deeply restorative. My husband and I chose it for our babymoon, and the crew’s quiet attentiveness made all the difference. We spent a blissful morning at Gili Lawa, where the current was just strong enough for a gentle drift snorkel among fusiliers and white-tip reef sharks. The Master Suite’s king bed faced floor-to-ceiling glass, so we woke to the sunrise over Kanawa Island without lifting our heads. The only hiccup? Satellite internet barely reached past the lounge, but honestly, that felt like a feature rather than a flaw. The galley served delicate ceviche with local snapper one evening, paired with chilled Sancerre—rare to find that level of pairing on a yacht. Our final evening anchored near Kalong Island, watching fruit bats spiral into the dusk, felt like a private meditation. We’d have welcomed an extra day—four passed too quickly.
Soraya Al-Fahim
Abu Dhabi, AE
Blackbeard Phinisi ليس مجرد يخت، بل تجربة حسية. من اللحظة التي صعدت فيها، شعرت بالانفصال التام عن العالم. رحلتنا تضمنت توقفاً طويلاً في Sebayur Island، حيث لم نرَ أي وجود بشري آخر. سبحنا، وقرأنا، ونمط على الشاطئ. المقصورة التي حجزتها كانت من نوع Standard Cabin، لكنها تفوقت على ماتوقعته: أرضيات خشبية، تهوية ممتازة، وحمام بمساحة غير متوقعة. الطاقم يتحرك بصمت، وكأنه يقرأ أفكارك. في Manta Point، أعدّوا لنا مشروبات دافئة بعد الغوص – تفصيلة بسيطة لكنها أثرت. وحدها الموسيقى في المساء كانت أخف من اللازم، ربما لتناسب الجميع. لكن هذا تفصيل صغير أمام جودة الرحلة برمتها. كانت رحلة تأمل بقدر ما كانت استكشافاً.
Lucas Ellis
Victoria, CA
I joined the Blackbeard Phinisi for a solo retreat after a demanding year—technically a personal anniversary of sorts. The staff never treated me as an anomaly; instead, I was offered a quiet corner on the upper deck each morning with turmeric tea and a view of the Komodo coastline. At Manta Point, I floated alone for nearly an hour, watching the shadows glide beneath me. The boat’s design is a triumph: teak decks that don’t burn underfoot, cabinetry with no visible screws, and blackout systems that make daytime naps luxurious. One evening, anchored near Kalong Island, the naturalist explained the bat migration patterns with a laser pointer and a decanter of port. My only wish? More in-cabin charging ports. But that’s nitpicking. This was solitude with elegance—rare and deeply valued.
Jie Wu
Berlin, DE
带父母和孩子共八人踏上Blackbeard Phinisi，最担心舒适度不一，但7间cabins分配合理，Standard Cabin对长辈而言足够安静。Padar Island的登顶对老人稍具挑战，船方贴心安排快艇近岸，减少徒步距离。孩子们在Rinca Island看到Komodo dragon时既害怕又兴奋，向导用英语和手势完美控场。船上有儿童浮潜面罩和救生衣，细节到位。每日itinerary灵活，奶奶在甲板晒太阳，我们则去浮潜。晚餐的印尼风味偏辣，厨房得知后立刻为老人调整。唯一小瑕疵是第三晚的空调有些噪音，更换房间后解决。Bidadari Beach的浅滩是孩子第一回独立游泳的地方，那一刻的安心感，远超豪华酒店。这种multi-generation family旅行，最怕仓促，而Blackbeard的节奏刚刚好。
Kaito Inoue
Berlin, DE
Blackbeard Phinisiでのtripは、友人たちと過ごした最高の時間だった。Sebayur Islandでのスノーケリング後、船上のデッキでビールを飲みながら語らった夜が印象的。Padar Islandのトレイルはハードだったが、頂上からのパノラマはその価値があった。Master Suiteのバルコニーで朝日を眺めた瞬間は、心が洗われるようだった。食事はフレッシュなシーフード中心で、特にロブスターのグリルが絶品。ただ、船内の冷蔵庫の容量が限られていたのが不便だった。でもスタッフが都度冷たい飲み物を運んでくれた。Kalong Islandの夕方、コウモリの大群が飛び立つ瞬間のdrone shotは、SNSに投稿するのにぴったりだった。itineraryのスケジュールも、アクティビティと休息のバランスが取れていた。
Gitte H. Jensen
Berlin, DE
Vi boede ombord på Blackbeard Phinisi i fire dage som del af vores honeymoon, og det var en sublim kombination af ro, elegance og naturens vildskab. Fra første øjeblik ombord følte vi os modtaget med diskret luksus – især i vores Master Suite, hvor designet balancerede traditionel træhåndværk med moderne komfort. Itinerariet førte os til både Taka Makassar og Pink Beach, hvor vi snorklede i krystalklart vand omgivet af pastelrosa sand. En drone shot fra besætningen fanget det hele i en skønhed, der knap kan beskrives. Det eneste lille minus var, at wifi var en smule spotty – men måske var det netop det, der fik os til at være mere til stede. Middage ombord var sammensat med fokus på friske, lokale ingredienser, og vi værdsatte den diskrete service fra crewet, der altid var der – uden at være påtrængende. En sand wellness retreat i sin bedste form, skabt gennem stilhed, rytme og et perfekt afstemt program. Hvis noget kunne forbedres, så måske ét ekstra døgn for at nå Wae Rebo, men det giver også en god grund til at vende tilbage.
Jie Wang
Changsha, CN
三岁双胞胎第一次出海，原本担心会不适应，但Blackbeard Phinisi的family-friendly设计彻底打消顾虑。儿童救生衣有卡通图案，连餐具都是防摔硅胶款。在Long Beach，船员用浮标围出安全区，孩子们可以自由踢水。Wae Rebo的徒步我们租了背带，向导还准备了迷你望远镜给小朋友。Master Suite的连通门设计太贴心，半夜照看孩子无需穿堂过室。餐饮团队提前沟通过敏源，连花生油都单独标注。Gili Lawa的夜间观星环节，天文学家用了AR app讲解星座，孩子们玩得入迷。唯一建议是增加儿童绘本库，目前只有三本。WiFi在Loh Liang附近较弱，视频通话中断过，但换个角度想，这也让我们更专注当下。这种travel experience，值得重复。
Iris Booth
Singapore, SG
In a region often overrun by mass tourism, the Blackbeard Phinisi feels like a secret. We came for our anniversary, seeking stillness amid Komodo’s wild edges. The staff remembered my husband’s preference for single-origin pour-over and had it ready each morning on the private deck of the Master Suite. At Gili Lawa, we kayaked through mangroves at low tide, spotting juvenile reef sharks in the shallows. Later, a guided hike on Komodo Island revealed dragons basking on sun-warmed rocks. The boat’s 2024 build shows in subtle ways—the stair rails are warm to the touch, the linen storage is cedar-lined. The only downside? The tender ride to Kanawa Island was bumpy in afternoon swells. But the beach was empty when we arrived—worth every jolt. Evenings were spent with a Negroni in hand, watching the sails catch the last light. This wasn’t escape. It was elevation.
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